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Friday, August 19, 2016

Tegernseerhof T26 Grüner Veltliner

Tegernseerhof T26 Grüner Veltliner 2015

Wachau, Niederösterreich, Austria

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This wine is made by Martin Mittelbach at his family's Tegernseerhof winery. The Tegernseerhof family has been making wine in the Wachau since 1176. Needless to say, they know their stuff!

The Tegernseerhof T26 Grüner Veltliner gets it name from Tank 26 - the tank from which it was hand selected during its first vintage. This wine is classified as Federspiel, a measure of potential alcohol used in the Wachau, indicating that the finished dry wine will have an alcohol between 11.5 and 12.5 percent.

Review: The T26 is a pale gold color with aromas of green melon and ripe citrus. The palate is dry with the smallest hint of an oily texture, and is dominated by minerals, yellow apples, and white pepper. The finish is long and deliciously refreshing.

Food Pairing: I enjoyed this wine on pizza night! The acidity was the perfect counterpoint to a pie topped with nutty Fontina and salty prosciutto.